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Angola’s departure from Opec exposes the tensions with the oil producer group as it seeks to cut output to maintain prices just as the United States ramps up production. Despite slashing oil production for months on end and announcing new cuts in late November, the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its ten allies have struggled to boost flagging prices. Moreover, the wider Opec+ group faces pressure on multiple fronts, as rising US crude production, a looming transition away from fossil fuels, and discord within its ranks have added to the challenges. Prices are sitting at their lowest level…

It was exactly eight years ago that SpaceX achieved something remarkable when it landed its Falcon 9 booster upright for the very first time. It was no mean feat. One of those present at SpaceX headquarters on the night of the historic mission compared it to “like launching a pencil over the Empire State Building, having it reverse, come back down, and land on a shoe box on the ground in a wind storm.” The achievement was a huge leap forward for SpaceX’s mission to create a reusable spaceflight system to drastically reduce the cost of orbital missions, increasing space…

Chef Aisha is known to create magic in the kitchen with her chocolate techniques and baking skills. However, she cannot taste any of her delectable pastry creations. “As a celiac, I cannot eat gluten,” she said, speaking to Khaleej Times. “But I am lucky because my husband and my two sons are my biggest critics. Especially my husband. He is very honest and direct. His comments help me improve as a chef and perfect my recipes.” Celiac disease is a digestive disease that hurts a person’s small intestine. The only treatment for it is to stop the intake of gluten.…

The rupee rose 2 paise to 83.25 against the US dollar (22.68 against UAE dirham) in early trade on Friday, tracking lower greenback on the back of easing US bond yield. However, muted trend in domestic equity markets, unabated outflow of foreign funds and increased volatility in crude oil prices triggered by geopolitical situation put pressure on the Indian currency, forex traders said. [Editor’s Note: For real-time forex rates, click on the widget below or visit KT’s dedicated Trading News page here.] Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. At the interbank foreign exchange,…

Rebel Moon review: A glum Star Wars ripoff from Zack Snyder “Rebel Moon – Part One is a pastiche leeched of joy, a would-be Star Wars movie depressed by Snyder’s delusions of grandeur.” Pros Some striking imagery Some cool sci-fi design Hey, if it gets people to watch Seven Samurai… Cons Generic characters No ending Blatantly just a Star Wars ripoff Kal-El help us, Zack Snyder believes in himself. Whatever one thinks of his dour, steroidal opuses — the rock-chord operas he pulls from splash panels or his own imagination — the director has the stubborn perseverance of a true…

An air taxi inspired by the principles behind Nasa’s ‘Ingenuity’ helicopter presently operating on the planet Mars may soon transport passengers and cargo in Dubai. This is courtesy of an Austrian firm that has already initiated collaboration with the authorities in the UAE. FlyNow aviation will be commercial and airborne in 28 months as authorities around the world are worried about traffic collapse in megacities resulting in tremendous economic loss. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The developers label it as “the most efficient configuration and infrastructure footprint that’s ever been built in…

A top Indian female wrestler announced on Thursday she was quitting in protest after the country’s wrestling federation elected a new president backed by his predecessor, who has been accused of sexually harassing women athletes. Sakshi Malik, who won the women’s 58kg freestyle bronze at the 2016 Rio Olympics, had led protests earlier this year against Brij Bhushan Singh, the former chief of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), in a case that drew international headlines and cast a spotlight on the safety of women athletes in India. Malik, 31, announced her decision to retire from the sport immediately after…

Australia’s Usman Khawaja was reprimanded by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday for sporting a black armband after the global body’s rules prevented him from wearing shoes with messages of support for Gaza in a Test against Pakistan. Khawaja had the messages “Freedom is a human right” and “All lives are equal” on his boots in the colours of the Palestinian flag during training before the opening Test of the three-match series last week, which the hosts won by 360 runs in Perth. The Pakistan-born opener intended to wear the boots in the game, according to Australian media reports,…

NASA’s plucky Ingenuity helicopter has just completed its 69th flight on Mars, setting a new distance record in the process. The 4-pound, 19-inch-tall helicopter flew a colossal 2,315 feet (705 meters) on Wednesday, edging past its previous record of 2,310 feet (704 meters) set in April 2022. That’s like flying nine blocks north from Manhattan’s Times Square to 54th Street. In another mammoth mission just last week, Ingenuity flew 2,304 feet (702 meters) across the martian surface. Don’t Miss NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), which is overseeing the Mars mission, announced the new record in a post on social media…

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has met with Hussein Al Sheikh, Secretary General of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organisation, in Abu Dhabi to discuss the humanitarian crisis in Gaza due to the escalating conflict. The meeting focused on the ongoing international efforts aimed at reaching an immediate ceasefire, and protecting the civilians, with the two sides underscoring the critical need for a regular and reliable flow of essential supplies to the people of Gaza, to address their immediate needs and improve their living conditions. The UAE top diplomat stressed that extremism, tension,…